Alfred Ochieng v Republic [2016] KEHC 380 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 380
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 380 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 December 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramH.A. OMONDI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed and the sentence confirmed.
Facts
The appellant, Alfred Ochieng, was convicted of stealing four goats valued at Kshs. 20,000 from the property of VITALIS NYAMBOK on the night of 30 June 2016 and 1 July 2016 at NDUTA village in Homa Bay County.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed by the trial court is harsh or not.
- Whether the appellant's submission regarding the delay in receiving money from the complainant should be considered in reducing the sentence.
Reasoning
The court found the sentence to be commensurate with the offence and there was no reason to interfere with it.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Sentence confirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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